The Roundtable comprises 28 members selected from a diverse range
of Australian Apprentices.
Through the activities and process of Roundtable meetings, specifi c VET issues were identified and working groups were established to investigate, research and report on their fi ndings. Six working groups were established;
• Commencement and Retention
• Information and Communication
• Future Focus
• Training and Learning
• Workplace and Industrial Relations
• Youth at Risk
This research included the development of surveys distributed to school leavers, job seekers, current Australian Apprentices, career advisors, employers and registered training organisations. The Australian Apprenticeships Roundtable 2008 report is a synopsis of the issues identifi ed by the six working groups and includes suggested approaches to addressing these emergent issues.

Supporting statistical data and analysis is available as a separate document (2008 Australian Apprenticeships Roundtable discussion paper Appendix).